This book shows work from a cross-section of different studio potters and the materials, tools, and methods they use as well as describes and illustrates the latest pottery techniques, particularly for making large or complex pots. It focuses on advanced techniques, including throwing on the wheel, hand building, coiling, slabbing, making and using molds, and altering thrown work. Clays and glazes are explained in detail, highlighting the many different colors obtainable and giving recipes and methods for creating and modifying glazes. Firing techniques are also covered and instructions for building a fast-fire kiln are included.